Negative Gearing in Australian property
Everything we've published on negative gearing — 9 expert guides and news pieces, plus 1 related free calculators.
The Post-2027 Property Investor: 7 Strategies That Still Work
From 1 July 2027, negative gearing will be quarantined to new builds for established homes and the 50% CGT discount will be replaced with indexation plus a 30% minimum tax. The next generation of Australian property investor will look nothing like the last. Seven strategies that work under the new regime — and one that does not.
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8 moreNegative Gearing for Established Homes Ends 1 July 2027: The 14-Month Window That Just Opened
The 12 May 2026 Budget announced that from 1 July 2027 negative gearing will be quarantined to new builds and the 50% CGT discount will be replaced with CPI-indexation plus a 30% minimum tax. Everything contracted before 7.30pm AEST on Budget night is grandfathered. What sophisticated investors will do in the 14 months between now and commencement.
EOFY 2026 Property Investor Tax Checklist: What to Do Before 30 June
The Australian financial year ends 30 June 2026. Four moves before then that actually reduce your 2025-26 tax, plus the traps that catch property investors every year.
Negative Gearing Explained: How It Works in Australia (2026)
Complete guide to negative gearing in Australia: how it works, tax benefits, worked examples, pros and cons for property investors.
Negative Cash Flow vs Positive Cash Flow Property
Compare negative cash flow and positive cash flow property investing, including yield, interest, tax deductions and risk.
Positive Cash Flow Property: How to Calculate It Before You Buy
How to calculate whether an Australian investment property is positive cash flow before buying, including rent, expenses, interest, land tax and vacancy.
Why Scrapping Negative Gearing Will Not Fix Housing Affordability — and What Would
The 2026 reforms were sold as a housing affordability measure. The peer-reviewed evidence says they will lower prices by 1-2% and raise rents by 3-4%. A contrarian look at what actually moves the dial.
Understanding Negative Gearing for Property Investors in Australia
A complete guide to negative gearing — how it works, the tax benefits, cash flow implications, ATO rules, and whether it makes sense for your investment property strategy.
Investment Property Tax in Australia (2026): Negative Gearing, CGT & Depreciation
Current Australian tax rules for investment property: negative gearing, capital gains tax discount, depreciation deductions, and the ongoing policy debate.